1. Welcome Parents of GE Students
Fox Chase Gifted Education Teacher: Michele Lintner
ELA Gifted Education Teacher Leader: Tiffany Francis
Assistant Director for Gifted Education: Susan McDougall

2. SD308 Definition of Giftedness
Gifted students in SD308 demonstrate exceptional ability or high potential in intellectual or artistic areas and require services or learning experiences not provided in general education programming in order to fully realize their potential. These students can be found across all socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and also amongst special education students and English language learners. -Approved by the Board of Education November 10, 2014

3. School District 308 Gifted Education Services in English Language Arts and Mathematics

4. Gifted Education Services for English Language Arts (ELA)
GE ELA students…
are serviced through the cluster grouping model.
will receive instruction designed to meet the needs of gifted learners in their regular teacher’s classroom in collaboration with gifted education staff and literacy specialists.
will receive differentiated instruction, extending and deepening students' understandings of the concepts explored within the district adopted core curriculum.
will participate in critical-thinking discussions using research-based practices and routines from ReadyGen, AVID, and gifted instructional strategies.
 Review with parents the components of ReadyGEN.

5. Gifted Education Services for English Language Arts (ELA)
Students will receive differentiated curriculum by…
working on activities that will enrich and extend the core ELA curriculum.
focusing on depth and complexity when exploring a shared text.
constructing meaning by practicing “close” reading.
focusing on creating and discussing questions to lead to a deeper understanding of the author’s ideas.
defending a viewpoint by using text evidence.
engaging in higher-level thinking with like-ability peers.
being challenged to take risks, express differing viewpoints, and learn to speak and think as a scholar during a shared text discussion.

6. Doing ELA Together Encourage debate. Discuss the assigned reading.
Ask higher-level questions.
Help proofread written responses for content and clarity, as well as editing.

7. Gifted Education Services for Mathematics
Students who have been identified to receive Gifted Education services in mathematics will be receiving services in one of two models:
Cluster Grouping for Mathematics
Daily Replacement Mathematics

8. Cluster Grouping for Mathematics
Cluster grouping responds to the fact that gifted students benefit from learning together.
Gifted children at each grade level are clustered together into an otherwise mixed-ability classroom with a designated gifted-cluster teacher.
Gifted cluster teachers provide individualized instruction and/or extended learning opportunities as determined by the needs of their students.

9. GE Replacement Math Daily replacement mathematics instruction…
replaces regular math instruction.
is delivered by a gifted education specialist.
will compact, accelerate, and extend on-grade-level Common Core State Standards in order to address above grade level standards. GE students are expected to master CCSS standards one grade level above their current grade for almost all math standards.
uses the above-grade -level district-adopted book as a foundational resource: My Math series for grades 3 and 4 and Glencoe Course One for grade 5
uses other resources and learning strategies as necessary in order to meet the needs of the gifted learners.
meets for 75 minutes per day during the same time frame that mathematics is being taught in the general education classroom.

10. Common Core Math
Asks students to spend more time on fewer concepts in order to master key concepts. Students will learn to…
Carry out procedures accurately and quickly.
Develop a deeper understanding of concepts.
Know and be able to express WHY an answer is correct.
Implement and integrate the 8 Mathematical Practices into their math learning.
Provides opportunities to apply math in real-world situations.
Students will learn to…
Know which mathematical strategies could be used to solve a particular problem.
See and apply the usefulness of math in every-day life.
Persevere in problem-solving.

11. Eight Mathematical Practices
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

12. District #308 Math Curriculum Units
3rd Grade: Place Value and Base Ten, Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Concepts, Multiplication and Division Fluency and Application, Fractions and Decimals, Area and Perimeter, Measurement, and Geometry
4th Grade: Numbers and Operations; Multiplication and Division Concepts, Fluency, and Application; Fractions and Decimals, Measurement and Data; Geometry
5th Grade: Fractions and Decimals; Ratios, Rates, and Proportions; Rational Numbers; Expressions; Equations and Inequalities; Geometry; Statistics

13. Doing Math Together
Provide time and encouragement to master math facts.
Talk math. Ask questions. ”Why do you think…?” causes a child to think and defend his or her answer.
Ask your child to explain how the problem was solved.
Be patient. Give time to think about why the answer is right or possibly wrong.
Ask your child to check over the work and evaluate if the answer makes sense. Why or why not?
Look for real-world opportunities to practice, at the store, at home, at a restaurant, and in the car.
Encourage your child to solve problems in a way that makes sense to him or her.

14. What is MasteryConnect?
A system that...
Keeps track of student understanding of the New Illinois Learning Standards
Allows students to view their own progress related to each learning standard
Allows parents to view student progress towards mastery of learning standards at anytime
Allows teachers to monitor student progress and teach skills based on student mastery
Students can view assessments results (in real time), view learning standards, and access playlists
Parents can view all assessment results, student growth towards learning standards
Teachers can monitor mastery and target instruction towards student need

15. MasteryConnect Levels of Understanding
Students who demonstrate mastery understand the
skills in the standard and need minimal teacher assistance.
Students who demonstrate near mastery have made progress towards understanding the skills in the standard and require further practice and some teacher assistance.
Students who are emerging may have difficulty with skills in the standard and require additional instruction, practice, and teacher assistance. May also indicate limited exposure to standards.
Green is for mastery- students who demonstrate mastery understand the skills in the standard and need minimal teacher assistance. Yellow is for near mastery- students who demonstrate near mastery have made progress towards understanding the skills in the standard and require further practice and some teacher assistance. Red is for emerging- students who are emerging have difficulty with the skills in the standard and require additional instruction, practice, and teacher assistance.

16. MasteryConnect: Parent Portal
This is the view of student progress that you will see as a parent. Quickly point out each part of the screen. Go over the way to read the standard and associated level of mastery. Talk about the circle- that it doesn't mean that they have a 69%, but that 69% of the standards assessed have been mastered. Tell them that if they use the button, it may be hard for you to tell that the is from them because it will come from MasteryConnect, so suggest that they continue to use your district to contact you.

17. MasteryConnect: Parent Portal
This is what it looks like when they drop down the standard to see more detail. They will see a ‘paper icon’ for each assessment that has been given and the level of mastery for that standard based on that assessment. This is the information that you as the teacher uses to drive instruction and meet the needs of the children. Some assessments will be hidden from view, but the parents will still be able to see the title so they know what the assessment was.

18. GE Classroom Expectations
Arrive on time and ready to think.
(Bring all supplies; take out completed homework; open assignment book; complete warm up activity.)
Ask questions.
(Present questions as soon as all directions have been given. Begin by saying, “I understand _____, but I’m confused by ______,” so we know your thinking process.)
Listen thoughtfully and respect all ideas.
(Diversity of opinions is not only accepted, but encouraged. A discussion’s focus is on helping each person reach a deeper understanding.)
Take notes.
(Copy and date board notes and examples so you have a reference to review at home.)
Practice, Practice, Practice math facts at home.
(Knowing facts fluently is critical.)
Expect to be challenged! Persevere and think outside the box!

19. What supplies should my child have in order to be prepared for each class?
Tab in AVID binder
Supplies in AVID pouch
Planner
Loose-leaf paper
Students should keep all GE math papers in their AVID binder and bring it to class each session.
Students should take AVID binder home each night and return it to school each day, so as not to forget papers at school or home.

20. Homework What is your homework policy?
DO IT!!! 
Effort grade is affected by late work
/phone call to notify parent of late homework if two consecutive assignments are missed or chronic late assignments
If homework is late, your child will bring home an “OOPS” sheet for you to sign completed.

21. What is your homework policy?
DO IT!!! 
Effort grade is affected by late work
/phone call to notify parent of late homework if two consecutive assignments are missed or chronic late assignments
If homework is late, your child will bring home an “OOPS” sheet for you to sign
SIGN UP FOR REMIND! HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT REMINDERS WILL BE SENT TO YOUR OR SMART PHONE!

22. Math and ELA Report Card Grades
The gifted education specialist teacher will issue the report card grade for GE replacement math.
The general education classroom teacher will issue the report card grade for English Language Arts (ELA).

23. Will my child stay in the program throughout elementary school?
Points to Consider
During this school year new gifted policies, procedures, and programming will be established in accordance with recommendations from the Gifted Services Program Audit Report.
We are always monitoring students’ progress in the program to make adjustments to services as needed.
Teachers will stay in communication with classroom teachers and parents when a student is struggling.

24. Classroom web site: http://www.sd308.org/Domain/2403
District Web Page
My Web Pages
Classroom web site:

25. How can I contact you? Michele Lintner (630) 636-3024
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please leave your phone number
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27. Thank You For Coming!!